One of the best things you can do for your body is to eat more vegetables. March’s seasonal vegetables contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help you heal. We will be focusing on the veggies that are harvested each month […]
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Alternative Nut Butter: A Healthy Departure From The Standard Peanut
Looking for a healthy alternative to peanut butter, or just a change of pace? Then alternative nut butter is perfect for you! Use one to make any peanut butter recipe a little healthier. Or, simply spice up your next PB&J. […]
5 Pumpkin Goodies w/out Guilt
PSL season is officially here! Pumpkin pie has always been a childhood favorite. (With the Cool Whip topping-to-pie ratio being 1:1.) It’s totally possible to indulge in a little pumpkin with the 5 health-smart recipes below. We’ve got gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, low-glycemic, […]
Green Smoothie Recipe Without All the Dang Sugar
Alert! Is your healthy drink making you gain weight? We’ve got to warn you: most juice bars and smoothie shops are tricking you with their “skinny” green concoctions. Next time you get a green smoothie, take a closer look at […]
Persimmons Add Festivity + Fiber to Boring Old Breakfasts
Why are pumpkins getting all the hype? Persimmons are Fall’s most underrated fruit and work well in sweet or savory conditions. The Vitamin A and C rich darlings are wonderful as toppings or on their own. If you’re heading out […]
5 Chia Seed Pudding Recipes to Make Overnight
If you’re looking for a cold dessert, skip the ice cream and make a batch of pudding instead! Take a peek at our 5 favorite chia seed pudding recipes. They need to set overnight, so a little advanced planning is […]
Watermelon Season is Upon Us! 5 Recipes to Try
We’ve got watermelons in our garden just in time for summertime barbecues. Since a watermelon is about 92% water, it is the perfect hydrating fruit for hot, sunny days. You can do the old slice-and-dice routine, or get a little […]
5 Rhubarb Crumble Recipes Benefit Bones + Brains
Time to get in a few crumble recipes while rhubarb is still in season! Did you know? Rhubarb is red in color and grows in stalks like like celery. The tart, but sweet flavored fruit is packed with Vitamin K […]
Easy Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep (Healthy, Too!)
My friend Sarah recently turned me on to the meal-kit delivery craze. And I’m a believer! I recently had baby #4 and am definitely juggling kids and home responsibilities these days. Having 3 easy meals packaged and delivered to my […]
Strawberry Season is Upon Us! Top 5 Recipes to Try
April showers bring May strawberries! Mother’s Day has got to be the easiest holiday for treats. Simply add a strawberry or two and you’ve got an instant tasty drink or dessert. Here are 5 easy ways to use Mother Nature’s […]
Chicken Pot Pie at Your Service – Make it Tonight!
They say, “April showers bring May flowers”. I say, “bring on the comfort food!” One of my favorite stand-by recipes for this time of year is the hearty old chicken pot pie. This menu staple is packed with protein and […]
Chocolate No Bake Cookies: Protein-Enhanced
Our mom somehow raised seven kids with a hot breakfast every morning! Oatmeal was a household staple as a little bit went a long way to sustain us through the morning. Not just for breakfast, an easy family night dessert was […]